He was born May 6, 1928, in Berlin, the son of Ike and Irene (Kaser) Hummel, and was a 1946 graduate of Berlin High School. He was a veteran of the Korean War from 1950-52, serving as a sergeant first class in the U.S. Army, and on Feb. 8, 1953, he married Betty Mullet. She survives.

He was an equipment operator for Holmes Limestone for several years and later became president and part owner of Holmes Oil Company for 26 years.

Maynard was a member of First Baptist Church of Berlin for 72 years, Ohio Archaeology Society, National Rifle Association, Ohio Historical Society and was a life member of both Killbuck VFW Post 7079 and Millersburg American Legion.

Maynard was a collector of Indian artifacts and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Surviving in addition to his wife, are children, Michael Eric (Penny) Hummel of Millersburg and Debra Jean Hummel of California; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a step-granddaughter; brothers, William R. (Wilda) Hummel of Berlin and Randall (Nancy) Hummel of Millersburg; and a sister, Kay Snyder of Atlanta, Ga.